Dr. Simon Dardashti, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
1414 S GRAND AVE STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Simon Dardashti
Dr. Simon Dardashti is an anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist practicing in Mission Hills, CA. He graduated from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science in 2010. He completed an anesthesiology residency at the University of California, Irvine (2010-2014) and a pain medicine fellowship at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center (2014-2015). He holds an MS degree in addition to his MD and is affiliated with Advanced Pain Medical Group. He also speaks Hebrew and Persian.
Education & Board Certifications
- Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science (MD, 2010)
- University of California, Irvine (Anesthesiology Residency, 2010-2014)
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center (Pain Medicine Fellowship, 2014-2015)
Languages Spoken
About Pain Medicine QME Evaluations
Pain Medicine QME evaluations focus on chronic pain conditions resulting from workplace injuries, including complex regional pain syndrome, failed back surgery syndrome, and neuropathic pain. The evaluating pain specialist determines whether ongoing pain is causally related to the industrial injury and assesses functional limitations.
Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.
Common Conditions Evaluated
Workers' Compensation in Los Angeles County
Dr. Simon Dardashti serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Dr. Simon Dardashti evaluate as a QME?
A Pain Medicine QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. Simon Dardashti's office located?
Dr. Simon Dardashti's office is located at 1414 S GRAND AVE STE 270, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Simon Dardashti's board certifications?
Dr. Simon Dardashti holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Anesthesiology, Board Certified - Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Simon Dardashti's education and training background?
Dr. Simon Dardashti's training includes: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science (MD, 2010); University of California, Irvine (Anesthesiology Residency, 2010-2014); UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center (Pain Medicine Fellowship, 2014-2015). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Simon Dardashti have?
Dr. Simon Dardashti has approximately 15 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified pain medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Simon Dardashti speak?
Dr. Simon Dardashti speaks English and Hebrew and Persian. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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